Seeking God's Face is a daily, contemplative devotional — rooted in the ancient traditions of the Divine Office and "lectio divina" — guiding you to renewed communion with God through sacred Scripture and universal prayer.

April 9, 2024

— Easter • Day 10

Invitation 1 Corinthians 15:57

"Thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ."

Quiet

Bible Song Psalm 74:1-2, 9-12

O God, why have you rejected us forever?
Why does your anger smolder against the sheep of your pasture?

Remember the nation you purchased long ago,
the people of your inheritance, whom you redeemed —
Mount Zion, where you dwelt...

We are given no signs from God;
no prophets are left,
and none of us knows how long this will be.

How long will the enemy mock you, God?
Will the foe revile your name forever?

Why do you hold back your hand, your right hand?
Take it from the folds of your garment and destroy them!

But God is my King from long ago;
he brings salvation on the earth.

Bible Reading Revelation 1:4-8

John,

To the seven churches in the province of Asia:

Grace and peace to you from him who is, and who was, and who is to come, and from the seven spirits before his throne, and from Jesus Christ, who is the faithful witness, the firstborn from the dead, and the ruler of the kings of the earth.

To him who loves us and has freed us from our sins by his blood, and has made us to be a kingdom and priests to serve his God and Father — to him be glory and power for ever and ever! Amen.

"Look, he is coming with the clouds,"

and "every eye will see him,

even those who pierced him";

and all peoples on earth "will mourn because of him."

So shall it be! Amen.

"I am the Alpha and the Omega," says the Lord God, "who is, and who was, and who is to come, the Almighty."

Quiet

Dwelling

Leisurely read again ... is there a word or idea that stirred within you? Linger over it and give it your attention ... is there something about the reading you'd like to ask God about? Pray your life to God ... take a moment to rest in God's presence.

Free Prayer

  • for the call to follow Christ in your home, neighborhood, and workplace
  • for our capacity to serve the common good
  • for those who work in arts, theater, and the entertainment industry

Prayer WLC 52

Jesus, glorious Savior, I see you resurrected, unable to be held in the grip of the grave, immortal and yet still so vibrantly human. You are the Son of God, Lord of the living and dead, head of the church, and you have completed all your work to bring home to the Father. Revive me in grace, strengthen me in the good fight, and assure me of my resurrection. To you be glory for ever and ever. Amen.

Blessing John 20:29

"Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed."